Why does success feel so empty? And where do you actually find real meaning in your work?

In this episode, Tom Nelson explores a deeply human struggle that even the most celebrated achieve: the haunting question of whether your work actually matters. Through the transparently honest stories of world-renowned figures like Jim Carrey and Stephen Fry, and the ancient wisdom of King Solomon in Ecclesiastes, Tom shows why chasing meaning through achievement, wealth, and recognition always leaves you spiritually empty.

Drawing on Ecclesiastes 2:18–23 and 12:13–14, you'll discover Solomon's shocking conclusion: a life and work pursued without God is fundamentally futile but a life anchored in God is filled with transcendent, eternal meaning that no amount of success can replicate.

You'll learn:

-Why your pursuit of meaning through work, status, and wealth will always fall short.
-The critical difference between a "with God" life and a "without God" life in your workplace.
-How your work is a sacred stewardship you'll one day answer to God for.
-Why your Monday work has eternal significance—and how that changes everything.

Witth God, you matter infinitely more than you ever imagined. Your work isn't just about this moment; it's part of an eternal story that God invites you into every single day.

Released on 28 Jun 2026